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Oak and Rattan High back Throne Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, high-back "throne" chair with handsome oak frame and woven rattan seat and backrest
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Oak

Pair of High Back Rattan Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning Pair of High Back Rattan Chairs with a rounded top and intricate detailed rattan work
Category

20th Century Asian Organic Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Upholstery, Fabric

Pair of High Back Rattan Chairs
Pair of High Back Rattan Chairs
H 52.5 in W 26 in D 22 in
Mid-Century Lounge Chairs by Superior Reed & Rattan
By Superior Reed & Rattan Furniture Co. Inc. 1
Located in West Chester, PA
Pair of rattan lounge chairs by Superior Reed & Rattan Furniture Co. Inc of NYC. Frames in the
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

1970's High Barrel Back Rattan Chair
Located in San Carlos, CA
Very cool and boho chic rattan woven wicker chair. This one of a kind rattan chair comes with a
Category

Vintage 1970s American Bohemian Side Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Woven Rattan High Back Peacock Style Lounge Chair
By Rohe Noordwolde, Dirk Van Sliedregt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century hand-woven 'Peacock' style boho rattan lounge chair attributed to famed Dutch designer
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Pair of Vintage Woven Rattan High Back Roll-Arm Chairs
Located in Vero Beach, FL
, and minor losses to rattan. Seat height (without a cushion) is 17" high. Similar chair descriptions
Category

20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Vintage Coastal Bent Rattan High Back Lounge Chairs - Set of 2
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Coastal lounge chairs. Beautiful bent rattan in a chic high back design
Category

Late 20th Century North American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Vintage Coastal High Back Rattan Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in west palm beach, FL
Embrace coastal charm with this set of Vintage High Back Rattan Dining Chairs. Infused with
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Vintage Coastal Bent Rattan Leaf High Bark Arm Chairs - Set of 2
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning pair of vintage Coastal lounge chairs. Thr iconic leaf back design in classic bent
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Rattan Brighton Pavilion Style High Back Arm Chairs, A Pair
By Brighton Pavilion 1
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Pair of rattan high back arm chairs feature Chinese chippendale fretwork in the Brighton pavilion
Category

Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Pair of Italian Rattan Bucket Chairs
By Bonacina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely pair of rattan chairs from Italy, 1960s. Slatted rattan scoop seats with rattan and bamboo
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Pair of Italian Rattan Bucket Chairs
Pair of Italian Rattan Bucket Chairs
H 24.5 in W 24.25 in D 28 in
Vintage Rattan and Bamboo High Back Armchairs with Fabric Cushions
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a wonderful pair of rattan and bamboo armchairs with a high back for placement on a porch
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Pair McGuire Rattan Chairs in Black
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of McGuire Rattan chairs in black, occasional chair's factory black paint, maker's mark, solid
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Rattan and leather high-back lounge chair by P.J. Muntendam for Gebr. Jonkers
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Elegant lounge chair with woven back and black leather cushion. The back has new rattan and we made
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Teak

Pair of Boho Rattan Bamboo Swivel Chairs
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Boho Rattan Bamboo swivel saucer chairs in the style of Paul Frankl. Classic pair of Mama
Category

1990s Bohemian Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wicker, Bamboo, Upholstery

Carlo Hauner. Suite of 4 Rattan chairs, c. 1950. Metal and rattan
By Carlo Hauner
Located in PARIS, FR
The suite of 4 rattan chairs designed by Carlo Hauner, dating from about 1950, is a superb example
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rattan Pair Chairs With Ottoman, France, Mid Century
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century French pair of very comfortable rattan side chairs. Matching ottoman measures 32 x 20 x
Category

Mid-20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Rare 1930s French Wicker Rattan Emmanuelle Peacock Chair
Located in Birmingham, AL
A large, classic 1930s Peacock chair handcrafted in France of woven two-toned rattan and wicker
Category

Vintage 1930s French Bohemian Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Mid-Century Egon Eiermann Style Woven Rattan Lounge Chair
By Dirk Van Sliedregt, Rohe Noordwolde, Egon Eiermann
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, hand woven rattan 'Peacock' style lounge chair. Attributed to Dutch Mid-Century great
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan

High Back Rattan Dining Chairs in the Style of Danny Ho Fong or Mackintosh
By McGuire, Danny Ho Fong
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Rare set of six high back rattan dining chairs echoing the styles of Danny Ho Fong or Mackintosh
Category

Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Bamboo Rattan Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hollywood Regency period bamboo rattan lounge or club chair Designed in Art Deco style with modern
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Mid-Century French Bamboo Rattan Folding Side Chairs Four
Located in Baltimore, MD
A set of four beautiful vintage mid century bamboo and rattan folding side chairs for indoor or
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Mid Century Rattan Rocking Lounge Chair
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid Century Rattan Rocking Lounge Chair Lounge chair measures: 24 wide x 29 deep x 42 high, with
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Pair German Arco Rattan Arm Chairs
By Arco
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of large Arco rattan and bamboo lounge chairs made in Germany found in Paris. Circa 1970 in a
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Rush

Pair German Arco Rattan Arm Chairs
Pair German Arco Rattan Arm Chairs
H 28 in W 26 in D 33.5 in
Pair of McGuire "Marview" Rattan Lounge Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Dallas, TX
Asian inspired pair of "Marview" bamboo rattan cube form lounge chairs by McGuire San Francisco
Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan

American Post-War Rattan Side Chair
Located in New York, NY
American Post-War Design natural rattan woven side chair with tapered designed high back and a
Category

20th Century American Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

American Post-War Rattan Side Chair
American Post-War Rattan Side Chair
H 39 in W 16.5 in D 26.5 in
French 1970s Design Style Handcrafted Rattan and Wicker Cane Chair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Sculptural and gorgeous rattan and wicker French 1970s design style high back chair with a beige
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Space Age Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wicker, Rattan

Eero Aarnio Mid Century Rattan Lounge Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Countryside, IL
Eero Aarnio midcentury rattan lounge chair. This chair measures: 45 wide x 32 deep x 24 high
Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

1950s Nanna Ditzel Design Rattan Rocking Chair
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Vintage look and resolutely contemporary, this lounge rattan rocking chair " Nanny" model design by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

1950s Nanna Ditzel Design Rattan Rocking Chair
1950s Nanna Ditzel Design Rattan Rocking Chair
H 38.59 in W 23.63 in D 37.01 in
Natural Woven Rattan/Wicker Mid Century Barrel Chairs a Pair
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a wonderful boho chic pair of rattan chairs with natural wicker woven in a conventional
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Rattan Effect Braided Resin Outdoor Chair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Outdoor chair composed of a tubular metal structure dressed with an airy braided resin in rattan
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rattan Effect Braided Resin Outdoor Chair
Rattan Effect Braided Resin Outdoor Chair
H 33.08 in W 20.08 in D 22.45 in
Rattan Dining Chairs Mid Century Bamboo Side Chairs Set 4 Rattan Indoor Outdoor
Located in East Hampton, NY
These rattan / cane / bamboo dining chairs are extremely sturdy. They look to be Mid Century, 1970s
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-cal Set of Six Rattan Chairs
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
A fabulous unique set of six rattan dining chairs from a difficult to find series by the wildly
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair Large Rattan Lounge Chairs, 1970-1980
Located in Rochester, NY
A pair of large scale rattan lounge chairs in original glowing surface color. High quality
Category

20th Century Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Reed, Foam

1970's Rattan Lounge Chair and Its Ottoman
Located in Brecht, BE
A 1970's teak and rattan lounghe chair and its ottoman, in very good vintage condition
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Teak

1970's Rattan Lounge Chair and Its Ottoman
1970's Rattan Lounge Chair and Its Ottoman
H 37.41 in W 25.6 in D 32.29 in
Bendt bamboo rattan desk arm chair
By Franco Albini
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Elegant high-quality decorative bent bamboo desk chair armchair.
Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Bendt bamboo rattan desk arm chair
Bendt bamboo rattan desk arm chair
H 33 in W 23 in D 24 in
Large Vintage Scalloped Rattan & Enamelled Iron Lounge Chair With Footstool, USA
By Maitland Smith
Located in Hastings, GB
Really unusual scalloped rattan & enamelled iron lounge chair with footstool, USA, c1980s. It's
Category

Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Iron

Ficks Reed Rattan Pagoda Dining Chairs
By Ficks Reed
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Set of 6 rattan pagoda style dining chairs by Ficks Reed feature a high gloss finish and floral
Category

Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Ficks Reed Rattan Pagoda Dining Chairs
Ficks Reed Rattan Pagoda Dining Chairs
H 40.5 in W 23.5 in D 23 in
Restored Mid-Century Dark Stained Rattan Canopy Chair, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Revitalize your space with our pair of restored rattan throne chairs in a rich dark espresso brown
Category

Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Rattan Lounge Chair by John Hutton for Donghia
By Donghia, John Hutton
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980’s Rattan and orange lounge chair by John Hutton for Donghia. The frame is in original
Category

Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Restored Rattan Fan Arm Lounge Chair With Ottoman Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored rattan Art Deco style lounge chair with matching stacked ottoman. The chairs feature
Category

1990s Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Blue Velvet Thonet Wood Rattan Chair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful rattan, velvet and wood chair. They were produced in Thonet woodworking factory and we
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Blue Velvet Thonet Wood Rattan Chair, 1960s
Blue Velvet Thonet Wood Rattan Chair, 1960s
H 32.68 in W 17.72 in D 16.54 in
Set of Two Finnish Birch and Rattan Chairs Produced by Wilhelm Schauman
By Werner West
Located in Helsinki, FI
Scandinavian Modern set of two rattan & birch chairs from the 1940s/1950s, produced by Wilhelm
Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Birch

Bonacina Attrib. Pair of Rattan and Bamboo Hight-Backed Chairs, Italy, 1960s
By Bonacina
Located in Naples, IT
Rare pair of original 1960s low chairs with curved bamboo high back, beautiful design and
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Vintage Coastal Rattan Rocking Chairs after Franco Albini
By Franco Albini
Located in Trenton, NJ
Nestle into the nostalgic embrace of this vintage Franco Albini style rattan rocking chair, a piece
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Loop Arm Rattan "Regata" Lounge Chair W/ Woven Wicker Back
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Two-Strand loop arm "Regata" rattan lounge chair with large woven wicker back accented by fancy
Category

1990s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Pair of Ralph Lauren Wicker Rattan Garden Lounge Chairs
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Rio Vista, CA
chairs feature an oversized rattan frame embellished with woven wicker. The gracefully curved frames have
Category

20th Century Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Craft Associates Highback Chairs, Peabody Leather High Back Chairs, Modern
By Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Craft Associates Highback Chairs, Peabody Leather High Back Chairs, Modern This Lawrence Peabody
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Boho Chic Wicker Rattan Lounge Chairs With Ottoman - 3 Pieces
Located in Delray Beach, FL
The Boho Chic Wicker Rattan Lounge Chairs with Ottoman set, comprising 3 pieces, offers relaxed
Category

20th Century Philippine Bohemian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Postmodern Vintage Rattan Six Dining Chairs by Borek Sipek Czech Republic 1988
By B. Sipek
Located in Vienna, AT
Postmodern vintage six piece set - dining chairs from rattan by Borek Sipek Czeck Republic 1988. A
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood, Wicker

Pair of Italian Wicker Works Rattan Lounge Chairs & Ottoman
By Wicker Works
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing pair of labeled Italian rattan wicker lounge chairs and matching ottoman from the Wicker
Category

20th Century Italian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Hardwood

High Back Rattan Dining Chairs in the Style of Danny Ho Fong or Mackintosh
By McGuire, Danny Ho Fong
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Rare set of six high back rattan dining chairs echoing the styles of Danny Ho Fong or Mackintosh
Category

Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Rattan Pagoda Style Dining Chairs by McGuire
By McGuire
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Set of 6 McGuire rattan pagoda high back dining chairs. Lacquered in high gloss green. Leather
Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan, Lacquer

Dining Chair Karl Black Lacquered Plywood Wood, Velvet Seat and Rattan Backrest
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Plywood wood structure with natural rattan back detail and soft confortable upholstery seat. Made
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan, Wood

McGuire Organic Modern Bent Rattan Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive and rare bent pole rattan lounge chair and matching ottoman made in the California
Category

20th Century American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Rattan, Oak

Camel Faux Leather Thonet Wood Rattan Chair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful rattan, faux camel leather and wood chair. They were produced in Thonet woodworking
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Beech

Light White Boucle Thonet Wood Rattan Chair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful rattan, boucle and wood chair. They were produced in Thonet woodworking factory and we
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Ficks Reed Style Mid Century Rattan Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Ficks Reed
Located in Countryside, IL
Ficks Reed Style Mid Century Rattan Lounge Chair and Ottoman The chair measures: 32 wide x 33 deep
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Mid-20th Century Vintage Coastal Bent Rattan Swivel Chairs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning pair of vintage Coastal swivel chairs. Chic bent rattan with loop sides and a high back
Category

Mid-20th Century Philippine Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Rattan

Gio Ponti Style Rattan Armchair
By Gio Ponti
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern vintage rattan wingback arm chair in the style of the Gio Ponti chair designed
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Gio Ponti Style Rattan Armchair
Gio Ponti Style Rattan Armchair
H 47 in W 35 in D 28.5 in
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Rattan High Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the rattan high chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A rattan high chair — often made from natural fiber, rattan and wood — can elevate any home. Find 834 options for an antique or vintage rattan high chair now, or shop our selection of 47 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer rattan high chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right rattan high chair, those designed in mid-century modern, modern and Hollywood Regency styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made rattan high chair over the years, but those crafted by McGuire Furniture Company, Ficks Reed and Dirk Van Sliedregt are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Rattan High Chair?

The average selling price for a rattan high chair at 1stDibs is $2,706, while they’re typically $150 on the low end and $154,754 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Rattan High Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To renew a rattan chair, start by stripping away its old finish. Apply a conditioner approved for use on rattan, and then refinish as desired. Shop a variety of antique and vintage rattan chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, you can usually refinish rattan chairs. First, you will need to strip away the old finish. Then, you can apply a new finish to the chair. The type of finish you should use depends on whether you will display your chair indoors or outdoors. You'll find a range of rattan chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    While antique wooden high chairs look nice and are a fun idea, they are not often the safest choice of seating for babies. Old fashioned wooden high chairs that feature removable wooden trays or arms don't typically meet modern safety standards. Parents must be cautious if they wish to use these chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A high back office chair has a tall backrest to provide support to both your back and neck. It helps minimize the risk of chronic neck and back problems. These chairs also come with wheels attached for ease of mobility. Shop a range of antique and vintage high back office chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Round rattan chairs are known as papasan chairs. Papasan chairs are characterized by their large bowl shape, which rests in a rattan frame, and is complete with a large cushion. Shop a collection of Papasan chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    There is no universal guideline for determining the value of antique high chairs. Typically, high chairs can cost anywhere between $50 and $500. The price of a high chair is determined by the condition of the chair, its construction, whether or not all parts are intact and its desirability.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    High-backed old-fashioned chairs are often called wingback chairs. They may not offer structural support, but the wings on antique and vintage wingback chairs certainly do have a purpose or did, when the design was first conceived in England in the 1600s. Back then, the armchair protrusions were meant to protect the sitter from drafts and from the strong heat radiating from the large fireplaces that were popular at the time. This explains why the wingback is so strongly associated with cozying up by the fireplace. Although the functional aspect of a wingback may be obsolete in the 21st century, the chairs have maintained their popularity over the years and have seen waves of revivals. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern wingback chairs from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.